Chariot of the Gods (album)

2022 studio album by Hoodoo Gurus

Chariot of the Gods

Studio album by

Hoodoo Gurus

Released| 11 March 2022
Recorded| 2019–2021
Genre| Power pop[1]
Length| 49:49
Label| Big Time
Producer|

* Dave Faulkner
* Wayne Connolly

Hoodoo Gurus chronology
| Gravy Train
(2014)  | Chariot of the Gods
(2022)  |

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Singles from  Chariot of the Gods

1. "Answered Prayers"
Released: 12 December 2019[2]
2. "Get Out of Dodge"
Released: 4 October 2020[3]
3. "World of Pain"
Released: 21 May 2021[4]
4. "Carry On"
Released: 5 December 2021[5]

Chariot of the Gods ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [6]
American Songwriter| [1]
The Sydney Morning Herald| [7]

Chariot of the Gods is the tenth studio album by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus, released on 11 March 2022. It is the first studio album by the band since Purity of Essence in 2010.

Upon announcement Dave Faulkner said:[8][9]

> The last two years have been frustrating and nerve-racking for everyone, but for the Hoodoo Gurus, this dark cloud has had a silver lining. Forced to rely on ourselves instead of the outside world for validation, there has been a creative rebirth within the band that has resulted in a new album. Most important of all, the musical bonds between the four of us have never been stronger. When the discussions are all about which songs we're sad about having to leave off the record, that's a damn good sign. I'm tellin' ya, folks, we've got a real spring in our step right now.

The album was performed in its entirety for the first time via an exclusive live special event recording from Damien Gerard Studios on the NSW Central Coast on 10 March 2022.[10]

The album's vinyl release was pushed back to 31 April due to COVID-19-related supply chain issues.

## Track listing

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The vinyl version features three bonus tracks: "Hung Out to Dry", the B-side of the "Get Out of Dodge" single (and a single in its own right) and covers of Bob Dylan's "Obviously Five Believers" and Lennon/McCartney's "I Wanna Be Your Man".

All tracks are written by David Faulkner.

Chariot of the Gods track listingNo.| Title| Length

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1.| "Early Opener"| 0:57
2.| "World of Pain"| 3:44
3.| "Get Out of Dodge"| 3:36
4.| "Answered Prayers"| 3:36
5.| "Was I Supposed to Care?"| 4:33
6.| "Hang with the Girls"| 2:56
7.| "My Imaginary Friend"| 4:08
8.| "Equinox"| 3:04
9.| "Chariots of the Gods"| 5:10
10.| "Carry On"| 2:44
11.| "I Come from Your Future"| 3:01
12.| "Don't Try to Save My Soul"| 4:07
13.| "Settle Down"| 3:23
14.| "Got to Get You Out of My Life"| 4:50
Total length:| 49:49

All tracks are written by David Faulkner, except where noted.

Chariot of the Gods track listing – Vinyl editionNo.| Title| Writer(s)| Length

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1.| "Early Opener"|  | 0:57
2.| "World of Pain"|  | 3:44
3.| "Get Out of Dodge"|  | 3:36
4.| "Answered Prayers"|  | 3:36
5.| "Was I Supposed to Care?"|  | 4:33
6.| "Hang with the Girls"|  | 2:56
7.| "My Imaginary Friend"|  | 4:08
8.| "Equinox"|  | 3:04
9.| "Chariots of the Gods"|  | 5:10
10.| "Carry On"|  | 2:44
11.| "Hung Out to Dry"|  | 3:34
12.| "Obviously Five Believers"| Bob Dylan|
13.| "I Wanna Be Your Man"| Lennon–McCartney|
14.| "I Come from Your Future"|  | 3:01
15.| "Don't Try to Save My Soul"|  | 4:07
16.| "Settle Down"|  | 3:23
17.| "Got to Get You Out of My Life"|  | 4:50

## Personnel

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Hoodoo Gurus

* Dave Faulkner – vocals, guitar, production
* Brad Shepherd – guitar
* Rick Grossman – bass guitar
* Nik Rieth – drums

Additional personnel

* Wayne Connolly – production (1–3, 5–14), engineering (all tracks)
* Leon Zervos – mastering
* Ed Stasium – mixing

## Charts

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Chart performance for Chariot of the Gods Chart (2022)  | Peak
position

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Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 7

## References

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1. ^ a b Horowitz, Hal (9 March 2022). "Review: The Veteran Hoodoo Gurus Still Deliver a Sugar Rush, Power Pop, High". American Songwriter. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
2. ^ "New Single, "Answered Prayers" released today". 12 December 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2020 - via Facebook.
3. ^ "Hoodoo Gurus' new single "Get Out of Dodge" features members of The Bangles, The Cowsills". Slicing Up Eyeballs. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
4. ^ "New single & video "WORLD OF PAIN" – described by Dave Faulkner as "A Combination of Glitzy Glam Rock and Dirty Barroom Blues" – is out now". May 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
5. ^ "Hoodoo Gurus celebrate resilience in rocking new single "Carry On"". NME Australia. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
6. ^ Deming, Mark. "Chariot of the Gods - Hoodoo Gurus". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
7. ^ Boulton, Martin (8 March 2022). "What to listen to this week: Hoodoo Gurus recapture vintage vibe". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
8. ^ "Hoodoo Gurus announce first album in 12 years". BrooklynVegan. January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
9. ^ Jenke, Tyler (21 January 2022). "Hoodoo Gurus Announce Long-Awaited New Album, 'Chariot of The Gods'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
10. ^ "Hoodoo Gurus Announce New Album & Exclusive Streamed Concert". 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
11. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.

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Hoodoo Gurus

* Dave Faulkner
* Brad Shepherd
* Richard Grossman
* Nik Rieth

* James Baker
* Roddy Radalj
* Kimble Rendall
* Clyde Bramley
* Mark Kingsmill

Studio albums|

* Stoneage Romeos
* Mars Needs Guitars!
* Blow Your Cool!
* Magnum Cum Louder
* Kinky
* Crank
* Blue Cave
* Mach Schau
* Purity of Essence
* Chariot of the Gods

Compilations|

* Electric Soup
* Gorilla Biscuit
* Electric Chair
* Armchair Gurus
* Bite the Bullet
* Ampology
* Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats

EPs|

* Hoodoo Voodoo
* Gravy Train

Singles|

* "Leilani"
* "Tojo"
* "My Girl"
* "I Want You Back"
* "Bittersweet"
* "Like Wow – Wipeout"
* "Death Defying"
* "Poison Pen"
* "What's My Scene?"
* "Good Times"
* "In the Middle of the Land"
* "The Generation Gap"
* "Come Anytime"
* "Axegrinder"
* "Miss Freelove '69"
* "1000 Miles Away"
* "The Right Time"
* "You Open My Eyes"
* "That's My Team"

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* Discography
* Stoneage Cameos

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